Hayley and Hannah Cavinder are exploring their next chapter with WWE.
During an appearance on the “Today” show Thursday, the TikTok superstar — who left the Miami Hurricanes women’s basketball team this week after a memorable March Madness run — expressed that she is “excited about the future” with WWE. which they have signed. A NIL deal in December 2021.
“We love WWE. Their fandom, the sport, the fitness side of it fits Hanna and my brand and resonates with us very well,” Haley said.
“We are very excited about the future with them.”
Thursday’s appearance comes days after Haley and Hanna confirmed they are ending their college basketball careers after one season with the Hurricanes.
The 22-year-old guard — who has more than 4 million followers on TikTok — transferred from Fresno State to Miami in April 2022 and reached the Elite Eight of this year’s NCAA Tournament, where they were eliminated by the now-champion LSU Tigers. was given
“Miami, thank you for an unforgettable season,” Haley posted on social media.
“The love and support we received from the university and the city was special. We want to thank our teammates and coaches for bringing us together as a family and being a part of a historic season. With that being said, Hannah and I have decided not to take our fifth year and start a new chapter in our lives.
“The U will always be home and we will always be proud to be Hurricanes.”
Since the NCAA’s rule change in 2021, enabling student-athletes to profit from their name, image and likeness, Cavinders has scored an estimated seven points in NIL deals.
That same year, Hayley and Hanna signed a deal with WWE as part of the promotion’s “Next in Line” program, which “provides a clear path from collegiate athletics to WWE,” ESPN reported At that time.
Some who complete the program may receive “an exclusive opportunity to be offered a WWE contract.”
Hannah teased more brand announcements on “Today” Thursday.
“We also have long-term deals. We just signed two long-term deals, one with Cactus AI, and another with a media company that fits who we are as a brand,” he said. According to On3.
“Sports, Business and Health and Fitness. So we’re very excited to announce them later in the week. “
